AAC members, we’ve launched a new Member Profile! Your new Profile is a place to connect with fellow climbers and meet up, whether they’re near or far. You can now:
– Find a couch to sleep on during your next climbing trip
– Discover local discounts
– Find a climbing partner
– Sync up your Mountain Project profile
– Keep track of your membership referrals and earn exclusive gear

The American Alpine Club & the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are now proud partners. Are you a NOLS alum? Log into your new profileand use the Member Share to connect & climb with other NOLS alums!

“I believe in the yeti. I have seen his tracks, heard his yelping calls, listened to first-hand experiences of local people…Indeed, why should he not exist?“

When Lord John Hunt wrote these words in 1954, the Yeti was an oft-circulating topic of discussion among climbers and explorers. Indeed, it was an obsession for many— trips to the Himalaya at the time weren’t only for climbing, but also for scientific research into the nature of the beast.

With the help of the invaluable resources of the AAC Library, we’ve also obsessed over the Yeti and put together an online exhibit that examines the search for the mythical creature. With great excitement, we bring you the fruits of our explorations—The Yeti!

Does your crag need some love? The Cornerstone Conservation Grant is the AAC’s foundational program to deliver high impact conservation projects that create healthy climbing landscapes, promote respect for the places we climb, and empower local climbing communities. Apply today.